KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NH STATE COUNCIL NH State Council Winter Quarterly Meeting, Suncook, NH Jan 22, 2017 NH State Website:

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1 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NH STATE COUNCIL NH State Council Winter Quarterly Meeting, Suncook, NH Jan 22, 2017 NH State Website: * ONE MEMBER * PER COUNCIL * PER MONTH * NH State Council Weekly Your NH Knights News: Prayer requests: Catherine (Catie) Makosiej, George Webber of Council 112, Concord, SK Gerard Herbert of Council 3028, Columbia, Louise McDermott, mother of PSD Rich McDermott, GK Armand Roy of Council 7533 and PGK Paul Vien of Council ( ) Penguin Plunge for Special Olympics ( ) Washington, D.C. National March for Life on 27 Jan 2017 ( ) KofC Supreme The Culture of Life Needs Help ( ) State Vocations, Functions and New Council Development Report ( ) Deadline Approaching for Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity! ( ) Laundry Basket Driver For Pregnancy Centers ( ) Seminarian Thank You Notes ( ) Partnership Profile Report with Special Olympics ( ) Upcoming Degree Exemplifications ( ) Important Dates to Remember: Activities: January 22, 2017: NH State Council Winter Quarterly Mtg, Suncook, NH January 28, 2017: Exemplification of the Formation & Knighthood Degrees, Nashua. NH February 11, 2017: Annual Birth Right Dinner, Suncook, NH Reports Due: January 31, 2017: Partnership Profile Report with Special Olympics Form #4584 Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity Form #1728 Free Throw Championship Participation Report Form #FT-1 Christmas Poster Contest Report Form #5023 February 15, 2017: Semi Annual Council Audit Form #1295 Editor s Note: I have assumed the duties of publishing this weekly briefing. Please submit your entries to me at raylemay@comcast.net. See page 14 for more information. Page 1 of 13

2 + PRAYER REQUESTS + Brothers: Please keep in your thoughts, all our brother Knights and their families, that need our prayers remember also all our religious, Priests, Brothers and Sisters, our active duty military and especially for the upcoming elections. Prayer Request for Catherine (Catie) Daughter of Gary Makosiej of Council Gary Makosiej, Council 4961, Hooksett. Family update. Catie got out of hospital last week and is staying at the Ronald McDonald house on the hospital grounds to be close to Adalyn. We live an hour drive from there. Adalyn is doing great, gaining weight slowly. Up to 2lbs 7oz after losing some ounces in the first week. Keep your thoughts and prayers coming as they are working well. Thanks, -Gary- Fraternally,Tony Noce, GK Hooksett Council 4961 Prayer Request for George Webber of Council 112, Concord George Webber past Financial Secretary of Concord Council 112 suffered a stroke on Thursday morning, Jan 5th, and is currently in ICU at Concord Hospital. His stroke was a bleed in the brain, and he underwent surgery on the 5th to aid in his recovery. Everything seems to be going well at the moment. Please pray for his continued improvement. Prayer Request for Sir Knight Gerard Herbert of Council 3028 in Columbia, NH A week ago last Friday night, there was a fire at the mobile home of brother knight Gerard Herbert of Pittsburg. He got out of his home wearing just his underwear and everything else he had was destroyed. He received 3rd degree burns on the side of his face, his arm, and one of his legs. Gary Jobes (Gk) was able to get him a few vouchers from the Red Cross so he could get some new clothing. Sir Knight Gerard is presently the Deputy Grand Knight and Trustee of Our Lady of Grace Council 3028 in Columbia. Brother Gerard is presently recuperating at his son's home. Henri A. St. Jean DD #14 Prayer Request for Louise McDermott, mother of PSD Rich McDermott Louise McDermott has returned to the Lord on Tuesday, January 17, A funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday, 21 January, The family is truly grateful for all your prayers and expressions of support. Rich McDermott, PSD Prayer request for GK Armand Roy of Council Please put G.K. Armand Roy Council #7533 on the list He had a stroke 12 days ago, He is mobile but has to go through some serious testing with complications. Thank you, Bill Gehring, DD#9 Prayer Request for PGK Paul Vien of Council PGK Paul Vien Council #11606 broke his neck, He is having Surgery Monday, January 23, 2017 at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester. Thank you Vivat Jesus Bill Gehring DD#9 Page 2 of 13

3 Penguin Plunge fund raiser for Special Olympics Brothers - for the 3rd year, Council is taking the Plunge, the Penguin Plunge on Super Bowl Sunday (Feb 5) to raise funds for the Special Olympics. (No worries, we will be home in time to see the Patriots play later that day!) To date, these hardy souls have raised $3000 for the Special Olympics. I encourage you to join us and support us. To join us, follow the links below or contact me. To support us financially, the same. Also we would love to have a strong cheering section on Feb 5 at Hampton Beach as we take our "brisk" swim in the Atlantic Ocean! We are the ONLY Council in the State that takes the Plunge. Help us grow our numbers and our support for the New Hampshire Special Olympics. We want to demonstrate the best support during their signature event! KofC March For Life in Washington, D.C In two weeks, on Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, the national March for Life will be held in Washington, D.C. If your council-sponsored bus has any available space, offer the seats to fellow Knights and their families, parishioners, seminarians, clergy or students who might otherwise not be able to attend. If you are aware of parish groups that also have space, ask them to do the same, offering as a council to cover the expenses of these lastminute attendees. There is also still time to order 13 x 20 Choose Life signs (#9341, available at no charge in English, French or Spanish). To order, call or send an to william.obrien@kofc.org. As you make these plans, start tuning in to the action on our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts. We ll be featuring live coverage of the vigil, rally and march itself, which you can follow by tracking the official Knights of Columbus hashtag, #KofC. More details on the march can be found here. For local pro-life events held on the same day, click here. In two weeks, on Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, the national March for Life will be held in Washington, D.C. If your council-sponsored bus has any available space, offer the seats to fellow Knights and their families, parishioners, seminarians, clergy or students who might otherwise not be able to attend. I Knights of Columbus 1 Columbus Plaza New Haven, CT Page 3 of 13

4 KofC Supreme The Culture of Life Needs Help Dear brother Knight, The mainstream media frequently ignores or inaccurately reports on the national March for Life. To change this, we need your help. First, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for live coverage of the march. Next, stay tuned to kofc.org for a feature story on this year s event and share it with your local media contacts. You should also check out the prolife videos on the official KofC Youtube channel, highlighting women who didn t go through with abortions after seeing their babies on an ultrasound. Their stories can be found here and here. Finally, prayerfully consider how you might also make a difference in the lives of women facing similar struggles check out the Culture of Life Fund to find out more today. The mainstream media frequently ignores or inaccurately reports on the national March for Life. To change this, we need your help. First, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for live coverage of the march. Next, stay tuned to kofc.org for a feature story on this year s event and share it w Knights of Columbus 1 Columbus Plaza New Haven, CT State Vocations Report Chairman: Edward F. Mele, Jr., PSD,xs What a year we have had more men and women are turning back to God. Finding their way to follow Jesus, saving the future for the Churches, Schools, Nursing Homes, Hospitals open and God filled. Those in discernment are also learning the disciplines of the different Orders, the making of diocesan priests. It is long hard road and we Knights have given them some respite with our financial help in different forms, letters and cards sent to the seminarians and postulants, meeting with them when they are home. I'm so proud of our councils and assemblies for all you do for seminarians and postulants. Every time I have asked you have given with your hearts. One of the new recruits has said thank you for your help as money is tight at home and it means a lot to him. Please keep up the good works you do for the Church. PRAY THE ROSARY FOR VOCATIONS Page 4 of 13

5 State New Council Development Edward Mele, Jr., PSD It seems as new council is at a stand still at the moment. When you think there is no more along comes something and up comes a new or reactivated council. Pray that our councils stay healthy and productive. STATE FUNCTIONS Coordinator Edward F. Mele, Jr., PSD,xs The dates, times, and places of the State Functions are in the State Directory Next event Respect life Dinner in Suncook, February 11, 2017 State Granite Award Banquet in Hampton, March 9, 2017 Pro-Life Seminar at the Cathedral in Manchester Annual State Convention at the Radisson Hotel in Nashua April 28,29,30, 2017 Page 5 of 13

6 Deadline Approaching for Fraternal Survey Submission Deadline Approaching for Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity! The time and effort you take to improve your community and parishes are what make the Knights of Columbus who we are. Don't let your hard work go unheard. The council survey may be found here. The assembly survey may be found here. Your numbers will support and inspire the Knights of Columbus and your brother Knights' efforts in the year to come. Knights of Columbus 1 Columbus Plaza New Haven, CT (203) Page 6 of 13

7 Pregnancy Centers Laundry Basket Drive LAUNDRY BASKET DRIVE FOR N.H. PREGNANCY CARE CENTERS Please bring your items to the January Quarterly. The essence of these centers is love. They are committed to offering free, non-judgmental help to women facing unplanned pregnancies. These agencies assist and support each woman to help her make a realistic plan for her future and the future of her unborn child. This is a state wide effort to assist the over 18 care centers in N.H. Your donation will save lives. Help women in crisis choose life!! Brothers, We have 2 more centers than last year. We really need councils to jump in and ask their parishes for the donations to make sure we can cover all 18. This program was a wonderful success. 135 baskets of goods by 26 councils. I m hoping 40 councils will participate this year and bring their goods to the January Quarterly. If your council will support a local center rather than donate to the state program please let Tim Kingsley or Ron DiStasio know so we can keep track of the total donations. By simply donating to your local council you are participating in the state program Thank you. Tim Kingsley Ideas for donations: Diapers Receiving Blankets Blankets Shampoo Burp Cloths Sweater Sets Bibs Stretch Outfits Sleepers Wipes Onesies Baby Powder Crib Sheets Lotion 8 oz. Playtex Bottles and Liners Desitin Feeding Spoons Q-Tips Infant Socks and Hats Diaper Bags Maternity Clothes Baby Thermometers Page 7 of 13

8 Maternity PJ s Undershirts Baby Formula Regular Tipper Cups Towel Sets The list of Pregnancy centers that the State Culture-of-life Director is targeting. Options for Women Our Place Nashua Our Place Manchester Our Place - Rochester Care Net of Laconia P.R.C of the Monadnock Region Care Net of Nashua Care Net of Manchester Care Net of Concord Portsmouth Birthright Birthright of Manchester New Generation Care Net of the White Mountains Pathways (Littleton) Derry Birthright Penacook Pregnancy Center Care Net of the Upper Valley Lighthouse Pregnancy Center Note: A copy of this is has been included as an attachment with this Weekly Brief. Page 8 of 13

9 Dear brother Knights, It s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving - St. Teresa of Calcutta The partnership between the Knights of Columbus and Special Olympics is one of our most enduring efforts. As you know, our councils make a real difference in the lives of countless Special Olympics athletes. But did you also know that reporting to the Supreme Council on those efforts can make even more of a difference? The Supreme Council annually makes a contribution to every state and provincial Special Olympics organization. Page 9 of 13

10 Each year, the amount donated to Special Olympics in your jurisdiction is determined by the amount of outreach to Special Olympics reported by your council and others in your jurisdiction. To help increase the funding in your state, simply submit the Partnership Profile Report with Special Olympics (#4584) by Jan completed forms to or fax them to You may also mail them to the Fraternal Mission Department at the address below. Thank you for your ongoing support of Special Olympics. Fraternally, José L. Jiménez, PSD Vice President, Fraternal Mission KofC Supreme Webinar How we are seen is How we are known Since the time of our Order's founding, Knights of Columbus councils have actively responded to the most pressing issues facing people in our parishes and communities. As soon as a man become a member of the Order, he accepts this fraternal mission. Unfortunately, many Knights don't understand the extent of this mission, while others simply feel ill-equipped to be an effective presence in their parish or community. As an officer, it is your responsibility to help your new Knights understand this mission and actively engage in it. Learn how to do so by participating in our next webinar, How We Are Seen Is How We Are Known, on Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 8 p.m. Eastern time. The one-hour webinar will provide a detailed look at: Keeping First (Admission) Degree promises Attracting young members through service projects Spreading our mission through charitable service outreach programs All council and assembly officers, district deputies and state officers are encouraged to participate in this webinar. Click here to register. Knights of Columbus 1 Columbus Plaza New Haven, CT Page 10 of 13

11 Dear brother Knight, Your action is needed to end taxpayer funded abortions! On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives will vote to permanently ban all taxpayer funding of abortion. We urge you to contact your member of Congress to express your support for this important legislation. In 1976, our brother Knight Congressman Henry Hyde introduced a provision which prohibits any funds from Medicaid being used to pay for abortions. In the last 40 years, the Hyde Amendment has been renewed annually and has saved more than two million lives! The important legislation that needs your support will make the Hyde Amendment permanent and will apply it across the federal government, not just to Medicaid. This will save even more innocent lives! At our 134th Supreme Convention, we resolved to speak out to our elected representatives about the need to enact legislation protecting human life. I urge you to take that action today by contacting your member of Congress and telling them to vote YES on H.R. 7, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act. Fraternally, Carl A. Anderson Supreme Knight Knights of Columbus 1 Columbus Plaza New Haven, CT Upcoming Degree Exemplifications Page 11 of 13

12 ALL FIRST DEGREES: Please contact First Degree Team Captain as soon as possible to inform him of candidates and number of spectators. Please do not delay in making arrangements for your candidates. The Degree will be cancelled unless enough candidates are registered by the Friday immediately preceding the scheduled date. The Degree Team reserves the right to limit the class size. The dress code is suit jacket and tie with appropriate footwear for all candidates and spectators. The principle of this degree is Charity, so let your council show their enthusiasm and support for these candidates by their attendance at this First Degree. All Knights who are Spectators must present a valid membership card in order to be admitted to the Degree Ceremonial. Each attending council must bring the following: Council Constitutional Rolls unsigned by candidate. Form 100. A membership kit consisting of pin, rosary and booklet These Men They Call Knights. A First Degree membership card signed by the Grand Knight and Financial Secretary. Please contact the First Degree Team Captain if you have any questions. Degree Locations (See Links for details) (If available) First Degree: Contact the Degree Team Captain to inform him of candidates and number of spectators. There currently are First Degrees pending, please contact the below listed Team Captains for Degree date information. Bedford, NH January 16, 2017, Contact: Team Capt Chris Bond, bondchrisg@gmail.com Epping, NH -- Derry, NH Contact: Team Capt. Mike Annis, , judyannis55@gmail.com Contact: Team Capt. John Dowd, , derryjpdowd@gmail.com Hudson, NH January 13, 2017, Contact: PGK W. Nadeau, , wnadeau.kofc@comcast.net Manchester, NH Jan 27, 2017,Contact: Team Capt, PGK Ray Lemay, , RayLemay@comcast.net Tilton, NH January 18, 2017, Contact: Team Capt John Bruno, , jeabru85@metrocast.net Second Degree: Tilton, NH Hudson, NH Contact: DD 13 Frank Ruffing, , fruffing@tds.net Contact: Team Capt. Ron Distasio, , rddistasio@comcast.net Nashua, NH - January 28, 2017, Contact: DD #3 Brian Tyrrell, , brianmtyrrell@gmail.com Third Degree: -- January 28, 2017, Contact DD #3, Brian Tyrrell, , brianmtyrrell@gmail.com Page 12 of 13

13 Fourth Degree: Contact 4 th Degree Secretary Hector to inform him of candidates & number of spectators. Contact: Hector St. Jacques PGK, , Hstjpgk@aol.com Councils and Assemblies: Don t forget to post your degree information on the website: nhknights.org Do you have degree information you would like to see in this newsletter? Post your notification on the State website before Sunday afternoon. I will attempt to link to your degree timely and as space permits. State Warden Raymond Lemay Sr, RayLemay@comcast.net NH State Council - Weekly Briefings Mission Statement: Purpose of the NH State Council Weekly Briefing is to provide to the membership, timely information from the Officers, Deputies, Directors, Chairman, Councils, and Assemblies of the NH State Council. The Goal is to provide short term, up-to-date newsworthy articles, notices, & communication, in cooperation with the NH State Council Granite Knight Newsletter and the NH State Council Website. The deadline for entries is Sunday afternoon. Prepare and submit timely for each Monday issue. Please plan your submission requests accordingly. Your article should be sent as a ready to go completed submission preferably in a Word Document. PDF s are acceptable; however, if there are errors or corrections needed for a PDF it will be returned to the sender to fix. PS: Spread the word! GK s and FN s please remember to share these briefings by forwarding them to your rosters and refer to the information at your business meetings! For Local & State News, and Degree Information, visit us on the web at: From Your New Hampshire State Council, Raymond A. Lemay Sr State Warden NH State Council Knights of Columbus 36 Brock St, Manchester, NH (603) RayLemay@comcast.net Page 13 of 13

14 NEW HAMPSHIRE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS EXEMPLIFICATION ANNOUNCEMENT December TO: Grand Knights, Financial Secretaries, and Membership Directors FROM: NHKC Ceremonials Director RE: Degree Advancement Opportunity State Deputy Wayne Griffin is pleased to present an exemplification of the Formation (2 nd ) Degree and the Knighthood (3 rd ) Degree of the Order as follows: Date: Saturday January 28, 2017 Time: 9:00 am Where: Infant Jesus Church, 121 Allds St, Nashua, NH These events are sponsored by District 3 and Council 122 Formation (2 nd ) Degree Details: Registration for the Formation Degree begins at 9:00am. Candidates staying for the 3 rd degree may also register at this time as well. Candidates for the Second Degree must be registered and in the antechamber by 9:30am. The FORMATION DEGREE will begin promptly at 10am. Each candidate must present a current membership card. Sponsor Councils are required to provide a signed Second Degree membership card for distribution during the ceremonial. Proper attire for the ceremonial is jacket and tie for both candidates and spectators. Kindly pre-register all candidates with District Deputy Brian Tyrrell (603) or via brianmtyrrell@gmail.com. Knighthood (3 rd ) Degree Details: The Registration desk for the Knighthood Degree will reopen at 11:30am or at the conclusion of the 2 nd Degree. Candidates for the Third Degree must be registered and in the antechamber at 11:40am. The KNIGHTHOOD DEGREE will begin promptly at 12:30pm. In order to gain entrance the candidate must present his valid SECOND DEGREE membership card. Councils are required to provide a check for $10 per candidate and a signed copy of a Third Degree membership card at the registration table. Checks must be written to NHKC with Nashua 3rd Degree on the memo line. This fee does NOT include the meal. See details below. Proper attire for the ceremonial is jacket and tie for both candidates and spectators. Kindly pre-register all candidates with District Deputy Brian Tyrrell (603) or via brianmtyrrell@gmail.com. REMEMBER-EVERY MEMBER SHOULD ACHIEVE FULL KNIGHTHOOD IN OUR HONORED ORDER. NO CANDIDATE SHOULD ATTEND THIS OR ANY CEREMONIAL ALONE. DETAILS of Meal Provided by the Host Council 122 Nashua Council 122 will serve a light lunch during the break between degrees. The lunch will be meatball subs, chips, and drinks. Cost is only $8.00 per knight. Please make reservations by Wednesday January 25, 2017 so that a proper headcount can be made. If paying by check for the luncheon, please make the check out to: Nashua K of C Council #122. Please RSVP by contacting Brian Tyrrell (603) or via brianmtyrrell@gmail.com. CHARITY UNITY FRATERNITY PATRIOTISM

15 10th Annual Birth-Right Dinner New Hampshire State Council Knights of Columbus NATIONAL PRAYER FOR LIFE Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I love you very much. I beg you to spare the life of the unborn baby that I spiritually adopted who is in danger of abortion. February 11, :00 PM Social 5:30 PM Dinner St. John the Baptist Parish Hall 12 School Street Allenstown, NH Mass: 4:00pm Guest speaker will be Beth Bissonette, Executive Director of Haven Pregnancy Services In Plymouth N.H. PLEASE NOTE: $15.00 per person Tickets will be mailed out to everyone in the State Directory in December. Additional tickets will be available by contacting the State Function Ticket Chairman Edward McCann, PSD Please make checks payable to: K of C State Council and mail to: Edward McCann, PSD, DD# Brookside Drive Merrimack, NH emccann777@comcast.net Social: 5:00 5:30pm 5:30pm Cheese /Crackers / Fruit Selection Dinner: 5:30pm Mixed Green Tossed Salad -Vinaigrette Dressing Roast Pork - Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Peas & Carrots Dinner Rolls Assorted Pastries & Desserts

16 LAUNDRY BASKET DRIVE FOR N.H. PREGNANCY CARE CENTERS Please bring your items to the January Quarterly. The essence of these centers is love. They are committed to offering free, non-judgmental help to women facing unplanned pregnancies. These agencies assist and support each woman to help her make a realistic plan for her future and the future of her unborn child. This is a state wide effort to assist the over 18 care centers in N.H. Your donation will save lives. Help women in crisis choose life!! Brothers, We have 2 more centers than last year. We really need councils to jump in and ask their parishes for the donations to make sure we can cover all 18. This program was a wonderful success. 135 baskets of goods by 26 councils. I m hoping 40 councils will participate this year and bring their goods to the January Quarterly. If your council will support a local center rather than donate to the state program please let Tim Kingsley or Ron DiStasio know so we can keep track of the total donations. By simply donating to your local council you are participating in the state program Thank you.

17 Ideas for donations: Diapers Receiving Blankets Blankets Shampoo Burp Cloths Sweater Sets Bibs Stretch Outfits Sleepers Wipes Onesies Baby Powder Crib Sheets Lotion 8 oz. Playtex Bottles and Liners Desitin Feeding Spoons Q-Tips Infant Socks and Hats Diaper Bags Maternity Clothes Baby Thermometers Maternity PJ s Baby Formula Regular Undershirts Tipper Cups Towel Sets The list of Pregnancy centers that the State Culture-of-life Director is targeting. Options for Women Our Place Nashua Our Place Manchester Our Place - Rochester Care Net of Laconia P.R.C of the Monadnock Region Care Net of Nashua Care Net of Manchester Care Net of Concord Portsmouth Birthright Birthright of Manchester New Generation Care Net of the White Mountains Pathways (Littleton) Derry Birthright Penacook Pregnancy Center Care Net of the Upper Valley Lighthouse Pregnancy Center

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